Review of "Heat" by Poolside
Episode 195 • Aug. 5, 2017
The masters of daytime disco are finally back with their sophomore album! Kick back by the pool and enjoy these smooth summer jams.
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Review of "Baby Driver"
Episode 194 • Jul. 31, 2017
In a bold yet refreshing move, Edgar Wright's latest action film bears a soundtrack of pop songs that plays continuously through every scene.
Review of "Point Pleasant" by Brock Berrigan
Episode 193 • May 27, 2017
The man behind the chicken mask is back! His new album continues his signature musical style without a hitch... but is that a good thing?
Review of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"
Episode 192 • May 21, 2017
This film's predecessor was lauded for its prominent soundtrack featuring a mix of classic songs. How does this one stack up in comparison?
The Million Dollar McDonald's Record
Episode 191 • May 14, 2017
In the late 1980s, McDonald's ran a peculiar ad campaign featuring flexi-records, a song about their menu, and a chance to win $1,000,000.
What Was the Voice-O-Graph?
Episode 190 • May 8, 2017
Introduced in the 1940s, this unique booth found at fairgrounds and arcades allowed patrons to record themselves onto vinyl records.
A Look Back at HitClips
Episode 189 • May 2, 2017
This unique series of music toys made a big splash in 1999, but did the growing prominence of MP3 players lead to HitClips' quick demise?
Review of "The Shapes" by Miami Horror
Episode 188 • Apr. 27, 2017
This short EP packs a serious punch of 80s pop & new wave influence, showing that this musical style can still be wonderfully relevant.
Is Stevie Wonder Really Blind?
Episode 187 • Apr. 22, 2017
In a world full of dumb conspiracy theories, it's not surprising that some people believe Stevie Wonder is faking his lifelong disability.
Review of Netflix's "The Get Down: Part II"
Episode 186 • Apr. 15, 2017
While this musical miniseries is great overall, its second half shows some weaknesses that are likely reflective of the show's cancellation.